Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,620.48, 375,930.72 and 125,874
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250,620.48, 375,930.72 and 125,874 is: 188,811
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,620.48 : 375,930.72 = 125,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,620.48/375,930.72 = 125,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,620.48x = 375,930.72 × 125,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,620.48x = 47,319,903,449.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,319,903,449.28/250,620.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,811
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